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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,172.48 and 626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,172.48 and 626.67 is: 866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,172.48 = 626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,172.48 = 626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,172.48 × 626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 734,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,758.04/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.39

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